How long will these xr drives last???

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10-06-2020, 04:06 PM

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Scx rated at 600-1000 hp info says
IMCO Marine's Revolutionary SCXDual-Downshaft Lower Is a Game-Changer for High Performance Sterndrive Boaters. Southern California's IMCOMarine has introduced its newSCX “Dual Downshaft” lower for boats with 600 to 1,000horsepower.Jun 7, 2019

10-08-2020, 12:21 PM

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Didn't IMCO SCX, somewhat fix the speed loss problem?
But still heavier? Just curious.

10-08-2020, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SR24Dave

Didn't IMCO SCX, somewhat fix the speed loss problem?
But still heavier? Just curious.

NO,

10-08-2020, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by endeavour32

I have a 39 Cigarette with 600 SCIs. I had fresh XRs, this spring they were rebuild by Offshore Outdrive in Florida. I was very easy on the boat all summer knowing they were a weak link. I blew a drive within 15 hours. Unless you like to idle all day, I don't think they will last long at all with your engines and boat. Sell them while you can, and buy SCX drives.

isnt this boat in your neighborhood

10-08-2020, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SABER28

i have my original bravo ones from 1998. 1000 hours behind stock 454 mpi's. now three years with no problems running 650 hp at 93 mph. how long do i have????? lol

Big difference in what you are running and what the op is running.